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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project"
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project Details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.

"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project Details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project"
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project Details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.

"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project"
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project Details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Introduction
This topic is the official Winners Board for our MWTCA What's It Project. Here you will find the the winners of current and past "What's It" projects for the current year. For project guidelines please go HERE.
Recipient Information
If you are a recipient of the 1 calendar year membership to Mid West Tool Collectors Association, your name will be listed below. To claim your membership please message John Morris with your spouses name if applicable and your mailing address. Why spouses name? The MWTCA ask for your spouses name.
Membership in M-WTCA entitles you to:
Attend with your spouse, the two annual national meetings as well as numerous local or regional meetings which are planned throughout the year. Featured at these meetings are tours and visits to appropriate museums, restorations and other sources of historical impact as well as lectures, seminars, films and interesting demonstrations of early crafts. Members are encouraged to display outstanding tools from their collections and to bring items for sale and trade. Programs for the non-member spouse are also an integral part of these meetings.
A subscription to their magazine, THE GRISTMILL, a quarterly publication featuring stories about and of interest to M-WTCA members as well as articles of educational importance written by and for tool collectors.
All publications and reprints issued for each year of your membership with the Association. Over the years a wide and varied assortment of tool-related literature such as out of print tool and trade manuals, tool and hardware catalogs, etc. have been printed and distributed to the membership.
For more information please go to Mid-West Tools Collectors Association website.
(SOURCE:https://mwtca.org/member-benefits/ )
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What's It Project
Member Name
Award by Researched Answer
Award by Random Draw
MWTCA January 2019 "What's It" Project
MaDeuce
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MWTCA February 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA March 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA April 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA May 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA June 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA July 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA August 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA September 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA October 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA November 2019 "What's It" Project
MWTCA December 2019 "What's It" Project

"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project Details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!
This tool is marked Patent No. 16799, though it is not a U.S. patent number

Introduction
Welcome to the "What's It" category for member submissions.
After several years of having fun with the MWTCA What's It project, we are now asking our members to submit their own items, implements, and tools for us all to help figure out just what the heck it is!
We are not closing down our MWTCA project, far from it, but we are opening a category for Patriot Woodworker's to have fun with, and discuss and collaborate over items of mysterious uses and origins.
General Guidelines
The following submission guidelines are suggestions, and subject to change as we grow this category. For now though please try to use these guidelines when you submit your "What's It".
Submit multiple images of the item so folks can see all the parts and views of the item.
Try to take a picture of your item with something of scale so viewers know what the approximate size of your item is. You could set a ruler next to your item, your own hand, an orange, an apple, or anything that will show us the size of the item.
Most importantly, please examine your item for any markings that may help us in our research of your item, patent dates, names, engravings etc. and if found please take close up clear images of those markings.
Ensure images are clear and clean.
Thank you for participating in our What's It category for member submissions!

"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our October "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!
10″ long:

Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our September what's it live and ready!
So far we are 0 for 3! We just can't figure out what these wonderful examples of tools are!
The image(s) below is the current MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Remember, the first accurate answer wins a one year membership to the awesome organization MWTCA!
For a run down on this project and the rules, please see this page at "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project"
So without further Adieu, "What's It!" Submit your answers (and fun commentary) in the reply box. And win a one year membership for MWTCA for your correct answer!
Keep in mind, the MWTCA does not know what this item is either, the image was submitted by one of its members for us to research. Lets help MWTCA find an answer.

"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our September "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our August "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!
ATTENTION: The above prize may not be available if the July What's It is successfully solved. However, our prize offering of membership into MWTCA is always available in lieu of the grand prize. Thank you!
A Chicago Scriber for?

Grand Prize
Sponsored by Woodcraft Supply ~ Win a beautiful Rob Cosman 22-15 TPI Dovetail Saw with Black Resin Handle (value $250), with your referenced answer to this months "What's It". This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Rob Cosman designed and developed this dovetail saw to address the problems he had seen. The first two inches of the blade has super-fine, 22 TPI for ease of starting the cut, while the remainder of the blade has more aggressive 15 TPI for finishing the cut quickly. With an extra-heavy brass back and an overall weight of 22 oz., versus 13 oz. of other high-end dovetail saws, the saw itself provides the downward pressure for smooth, vibration-free cuts. Composite handles have carved finger recesses for a comfortable fit in the hand. A slight .002 inch (per side) set makes for dead-straight saw cuts and produces a .024 inch kerf. Each saw is personally tested by Rob prior to shipping. Overall saw length is 15-1/8", blade length is 10", cutting depth is 1-5/8".
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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our July "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our June "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our December what's it live and ready!
So far we are 0 for 6! We just can't figure out what these wonderful examples of tools are!
The image(s) below is the current MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Remember, the first accurate answer wins a one year membership to the awesome organization MWTCA!
For a run down on this project and the rules, please see this page at "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project"
So without further Adieu, "What's It!" Submit your answers (and fun commentary) in the reply box. And win a one year membership for MWTCA for your correct answer!
Keep in mind, the MWTCA does not know what this item is either, the image was submitted by one of its members for us to research. Lets help MWTCA find an answer.

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 63 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our May "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 63 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our April "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 63 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our March "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!
"It was found in the tool chest of a professional cabinet maker and interior carpenter."
"Moving the handle back and forth rotates the four parts with short prongs seen here. These four parts are supposedly not cutters."

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 63 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our February "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
No further information provided, what you see, is what you have.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 63 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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"What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our January "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
No further information provided, what you see, is what you have.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Introduction
This topic is the official Winners Board for our MWTCA What's It Project. Here you will find the the winners of current and past "What's It" projects for the current year. For project guidelines please go HERE.
Recipient Information
If you are a recipient of the 1 calendar year membership to Mid West Tool Collectors Association, your name will be listed below. To claim your membership please message John Morris with your spouses name if applicable and your mailing address. Why spouses name? The MWTCA ask for your spouses name.
Membership in M-WTCA entitles you to:
Attend with your spouse, the two annual national meetings as well as numerous local or regional meetings which are planned throughout the year. Featured at these meetings are tours and visits to appropriate museums, restorations and other sources of historical impact as well as lectures, seminars, films and interesting demonstrations of early crafts. Members are encouraged to display outstanding tools from their collections and to bring items for sale and trade. Programs for the non-member spouse are also an integral part of these meetings.
A subscription to their magazine, THE GRISTMILL, a quarterly publication featuring stories about and of interest to M-WTCA members as well as articles of educational importance written by and for tool collectors.
All publications and reprints issued for each year of your membership with the Association. Over the years a wide and varied assortment of tool-related literature such as out of print tool and trade manuals, tool and hardware catalogs, etc. have been printed and distributed to the membership.
For more information please go to Mid-West Tools Collectors Association website.
(SOURCE:https://mwtca.org/member-benefits/ )
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What's It Project
Member Name
Award by Researched Answer
Award by Random Draw
MWTCA January 2018 "What's It" Project
Schnewj (Bill)
X
MWTCA February 2018 "What's It" Project
steamshovel
X
MWTCA March 2018 "What's It" Project
steven newman
X
MWTCA April 2018 "What's It" Project
Dragon1
X
MWTCA May 2018 "What's It" Project
Lew
X
MWTCA June 2018 "What's It" Project
Handy Dan
X
MWTCA July 2018 "What's It" Project
Handy Dan
X
MWTCA August 2018 "What's It" Project
p_toad
X
MWTCA September 2018 "What's It" Project
HandyDan
X
MWTCA October 2018 "What's It" Project
Steven Newman
X
MWTCA November 2018 "What's It" Project
Grandpa Dave
X
MWTCA December 2018 "What's It" Project
Handy Dan
X

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 63 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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November "What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our November "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
No further information provided, what you see, is what you have.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our November what's it live and ready!
So far we are 0 for 5! We just can't figure out what these wonderful examples of tools are!
The image(s) below is the current MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Remember, the first accurate answer wins a one year membership to the awesome organization MWTCA!
For a run down on this project and the rules, please see this page at "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project"
So without further Adieu, "What's It!" Submit your answers (and fun commentary) in the reply box. And win a one year membership for MWTCA for your correct answer!
Keep in mind, the MWTCA does not know what this item is either, the image was submitted by one of its members for us to research. Lets help MWTCA find an answer.

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 63 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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November "What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our November "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
No further information provided, what you see, is what you have.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Grand Prize
We are proud to offer a Woodriver No. 63 Low Angle Jack Plane to this months "What's It" winner. This months "What's It" is sponsored by our supporter Woodcraft Supply.
Originally advertised as a plane for heavy stock removal across the grain, the No. 62 has found a home as a smoother and is quite popular among collectors. The WoodRiver® No. 62 is faithful to the original design, but is almost a full pound heavier at approximately 4.6 lbs. It features a body cast from ductile iron, with a bed angle of 12°, a bubinga tote and front knob, and a high-carbon steel blade with a 25° bevel. The plane measures a little less than 14" in length x 2-7/16" in width and has a 2"-wide blade. (Value $205.00)
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October "What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership".
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our October "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
No further information provided, what you see, is what you have.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!

Winner of this "What's It" Membership for August will be carried over to 2018 so you may have a full year benefit. Your membership will start in September, and go to the end of 2018.
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August "What's It" Basic Rules Reminder
(For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project")
Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award.
The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It".
If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw winner will be chosen.
Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw.
Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our August "What's it" live and ready!
The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!
Project details
See captions at images.
Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related!
6" long
Text on the handle says "Lutz File and Tool Co. Cinti, O" but that probably refers to the handle only and not the part with the gears.
The tag measures 4-3/4" x 2-3/8":

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